The UK services sector saw its fastest expansion in nearly a year in June, according to the latest data released by S&P Global. The Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) climbed to 52.8, up from 50.9 in May, signaling robust growth in the sector. This positive reading not only exceeded the …
Read More »European Stocks Rise Amid Trade Optimism and Caution Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
European stocks gained on Thursday, continuing the positive momentum from Wall Street, though caution persisted as investors awaited the release of the crucial U.S. jobs report later in the day. Trade Optimism Drives European Equity Markets At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.3%, with …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip Amid Trade Concerns, U.S. Tariff Uncertainty, and Potential Output Hikes
Oil prices experienced a slight dip on Thursday, following a 3% gain in the previous session, as market sentiment was dampened by growing concerns over potential U.S. tariff reinstatement and anticipated production hikes by major oil producers. Oil Prices Fall Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns Brent crude futures fell 53 cents, …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Fiscal Concerns and Trade Uncertainty Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data
Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Thursday, following three consecutive days of gains. Investors adopted a cautious stance as they awaited key U.S. payroll data, which is expected to provide further insight into the Federal Reserve’s future policy actions. Gold Supported by U.S. Fiscal Deficit Concerns Spot gold …
Read More »Bitcoin Struggles Within Range as Trade and Fiscal Uncertainty Weigh on Sentiment
Bitcoin experienced a slight dip on Wednesday, continuing its rangebound performance as persistent uncertainty around U.S. trade deals and the sweeping tax bill continued to dampen investor sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency remained firmly within its established $103,000 to $108,000 trading range that has characterized much of June. At 01:14 …
Read More »Italy’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.5% in May Despite Job Creation
Italy’s unemployment rate saw a significant increase in May, rising sharply to 6.5% from a revised 6.1% in April, according to data released on Wednesday by the national statistics bureau, ISTAT. The increase in the jobless rate was largely attributed to a surge in the number of people who had …
Read More »European Shares Edge Higher as Investors Eye U.S. Trade Talks and Tax Bill
European stocks posted modest gains on Wednesday, led by industrial miners, as investors tracked any signs of progress in U.S. trade negotiations with key global partners. With the July 9 tariff deadline looming, there was heightened attention on the potential for significant developments in global trade relations. The pan-European STOXX …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade Uncertainties
1. Gold Prices Maintain Gains Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade UncertaintyGold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday after two days of sharp gains, bolstered by growing concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit following the Senate’s passage of President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending megabill. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade deals, …
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Read More »CAD Resists Further Decline but Remains in a Bearish Trend 2/7/2025
The USD/CAD pair recorded modest gains during today’s session as it attempted to recover from recent losses, showing cautious bullish momentum in intraday trading. Technical Outlook – 4-hour Chart:Despite the slight rebound, the pair remains under pressure from the simple moving averages acting as dynamic resistance. Additionally, the Relative Strength …
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